Comparison of Surgical Outcomes After Open- and Double-Door Laminoplasties for Patients with Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

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Authors

Narihito Nagoshi · Keio University

Toshitaka Yoshii · Research Organization of Information and Systems

Satoru Egawa · Research Organization of Information and Systems

Kenichiro Sakai · Research Organization of Information and Systems

Kazuo Kusano · Research Organization of Information and Systems

Yukihiro Nakagawa · Wakayama Medical University

Takashi Hirai

Abstract

The results demonstrated almost comparable surgical outcomes between OD and DD laminoplasties. Lamino- plasty is a valuable technique as a therapeutic option for cervical OPLL.Level of Evidence: 2.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 46, Issue 23, pp. E1238-E1245

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004094

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